Carlita is following up her debut album with a significant expansion of her artistic vision. One year after the release of her self-titled debut, the producer and DJ has officially announced her sophomore record, Telepathy, which is scheduled to arrive on November 6 via Ninja Tune. The announcement is bolstered by the release of a new single, ‘One More Dance,’ featuring vocalist Stevie Appleton.
Telepathy marks a distinct shift in scale for Carlita, as she pushes her melodic, club-rooted production further into the realm of pop songwriting. The record leans heavily into live instrumentation and features a substantial list of collaborators, signaling an artist looking to broaden her sound beyond the dance floor without abandoning her roots. The tracklist includes contributions from SOFI TUKKER, Justine Skye, Malive, Paige Cavell, and Cleo Simone.
The album’s visual identity has been meticulously crafted by creative director Pedro Damasceno and photographer Rafael Pavarotti. Known for their work with high-profile figures such as Charli XCX, Madonna, Tyla, and Addison Rae, this collaboration underscores how much of Carlita’s identity now sits at the intersection of music and fashion. Having already established relationships with luxury houses like YSL Beauty, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and FENDI, Carlita is positioning herself as a multifaceted cultural force.
This creative evolution coincides with a surge in her commercial reach. Her collaboration with SOFI TUKKER, ‘Manhattan,’ significantly boosted her Spotify presence, contributing to a total of 2.2 million monthly listeners and over 137 million lifetime streams. ‘Manhattan’ also secured a spot on BBC Radio 1’s B List, following a successful Hottest Record placement for ‘Patchwork’ featuring Paige Cavell.
Carlita – Telepathy Tracklist
- Intro (Bri Baby Mix)
- WYWD (with Justine Skye)
- Pablo
- Waking Up On A Sunny Morning (with Edd)
- Manhattan (with SOFI TUKKER)
- Helado
- Rising Up (feat. Cleo Simone)
- Disco Lady
- Solar Skin (with Malive, feat. jasper.wav)
- One More Dance (with Stevie Appleton)
- Patchwork (with Paige Cavell)
- Another Fantasy
- Tame My Love (feat. Kosmo Kint)
With a loaded tracklist and a rollout centered on both sonic and visual identity, Telepathy represents Carlita’s definitive attempt to cement her status well outside the underground lane where she first gained prominence. ‘One More Dance’ serves as a compelling preview of the album’s direction.
